English Language Versions
KJV Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
KJVP Even H1571 a fool, H191 when he holdeth his peace, H2790 is counted H2803 wise: H2450 and he that shutteth H331 his lips H8193 is esteemed a man of understanding. H995
YLT Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!
ASV Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
WEB Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
RV Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: when he shutteth his lips, he is {cf15i esteemed as} prudent.
NET Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
ERVEN Silent fools seem wise. They say nothing and appear to be smart.